Lectures in English
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Introduction to prehispanic textiles in Mexico
Selene Gaytán Correa is a Mexican textile artist and designer interested in artisanal techniques. She has worked with textile artisans within different states in her country. The lecture “Introduction to prehispanic textiles in Mexico” aims to discuss the cultural and social value of textiles, as well as the processes used before the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
More information coming soon!
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Running a textile company in Iceland
Águsta Þóra Jónsdóttir is the founder and owner of Gústa ehf, an Icelandic company selling high quality yarns and knitting designs. In this lecture, she will talk about her company and the challenges and opportunities of starting and running a textile company in Iceland. The lecture will be held twice, once in Icelandic and once in English.
Lectures are included in day / weekend passes.
When: Saturday June 8th, 17:15 - 18:00 (English)
Presenter: Ágústa Þóra Jónsdóttir.VerðVerð0 kr. -
Breaking the pattern
The Icelandic textile designer and artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir has worked on her creative knitworks under the name Ýrúrarí since 2012. Ýr likes to experiment with knitting techniques and finding new ways of how to knit without without following a certain set of rules, fashion trends or traditions. In this lecture, she will discuss her work and how humor has been useful in breaking down the invisible barriers we so often are hold back by in our everyday life. This lecture will be held twice, once in Icelandic and once in English.Lectures are included in day- and weekend passes.
When: Sunday, June 9th, 17:15 - 18:00 (English).Presenter: Ýr JóhannsdóttirVerðVerð0 kr.
